On this international stage, no one believed that Niou really wanted to play doubles or was actually good at it.
They will only see what they want to see; they will see Niou as an excellent singles player with strong control over the game and his skills.
But they wouldn't know that Ren-ou's greatest strength during his first and second years of high school was actually doubles, and he really wanted to prove his doubles skills in this match.
Thus, a beautiful misunderstanding arose, with people thinking that Niou was deliberately provoking them, but in reality, this person had no more options or time left.
We can only humbly take advantage of this time and this opportune moment to prove the strength of our team and to prove that we are also qualified to step onto the doubles court.
This person...
"If I hadn't been standing behind you and seen your true thoughts, even I wouldn't have believed that you simply wanted to play a doubles match so that my doubles game could have a perfect ending."
See? Even our own people can't believe the result, so how can outsiders believe it?
"Haha. Well, there's nothing I can do about it; it just means my disguise was too convincing!"
Everyone thought that Niou was just a singles player with extremely high singles strength, but they forgot that he could actually be an extremely talented player who was very suitable for doubles. Although it sounds a bit sad, it is also a kind of praise for him, isn't it?
"If this can comfort you, then I have no objection!" Oni Jujiro said.
Nioh: "..."
He was originally in a pretty open-minded mood, but after this guy said that, he suddenly felt a little bad. What's wrong with him?
Has this guy always talked like this? How come he never knew that Oni Jujiro's words were so sharp and hurtful? If he couldn't speak properly, he really should just shut up and say nothing!
"The opposing team is already watching you. If you don't have anything else to do, hurry up and get back to the game. Don't forget the first match. I'm just your support—"
The role of the assistant is very simple.
In the first game, I'll support Oni Jujiro however he wants. Since he said that, I'll definitely follow the plan strictly.
Oni Jujiro rarely has moments of silence, but today he has been speechless one after another, without end.
Niou... rarely showed such an expression in front of me; it was interesting and amusing.
Is this the kind of expression and demeanor one can only see when they become his teammates? At this moment, he seems to have a touch of boyish innocence. He's usually truly confined by the captain's position; now he's more like a happy young man…
"Now I really hope you can play this game well and bring something new to it!"
Suddenly, it was mentioned that Oni Jujiro's gaze towards Niou was unusually gentle, a look he would never have given Niou before, which had surprised Niou at the time.
Why are you staring at me like that? Is something wrong?
He said.
"It's nothing, I just felt that I didn't know you very well before, and now I'm planning to get to know you better!"
Ghost Jujiro said.
Niou chuckled teasingly, "Hey, I advise you not to get to know me. The way you're looking at me now is a bit dangerous. Don't forget I'm someone of status now. If you keep looking at me like that, what will Byodoin Phoenix do after it rains? I won't care!"
He's always preferred to observe from a superior position, ignoring all unnecessary matters, so...
Has this guy figured out what to do next?
Oni Jujiro: "..."
Please, he didn't mean that at all! He just wanted to express his feelings; there was nothing more to it. Isn't Niou overthinking things? He wanted to retort, but then he thought, could this guy be doing it on purpose?
But no matter what Oni Jujiro thinks, some questions will not be answered today, at this moment, in this setting. So the answer no longer matters. After all, after today, he and Niou may not have any interaction on the tennis court. Therefore, nothing else matters.
Nioh:......
Actually, it's worthwhile to explore some things further.
Oni Jujiro had adjusted his mindset and knew what he needed to do next.
He tried his best to present himself in his best form, to bring his high school career to a complete close, to make himself feel no shame, and to make everything fall into place.
"Jonar, watch out for the huge change in this guy's eyes. Be careful from now on!"
The tall man opposite him keenly noticed the change in the ghost's deathly gaze and quickly reminded his partner.
"Huh? Is there a change? But why don't I feel anything? It's just a normal look in my eyes, maybe a little sharper than usual!"
Jonar didn't mean to question his predecessor, but he really couldn't see any specific difference. Where exactly was the difference?
However, despite his words, he still became very serious again, as he believed that his senior Edgar was infallible; at most, he was just a little confused.
"Senior, I'm ready. I won't let him break through my defenses easily!"
The boy's preparations were swift, just like his emotions, surging and overwhelming those around him.
Edgar smiled with satisfaction. The reason he chose Jonah as his partner was not only because Jonah was outstanding in skill, but also because he was a very obedient person. The doubles relationship between seniors and juniors actually requires one person to be obedient. Although it sounds a bit cruel and more like one person controlling the other, sometimes a doubles match requires some sacrifices.
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